Abstract: A folding top (3) for a convertible is disclosed, with at least two roof segments (7), which can be moved by means of a folding top linkage (11) between a closed position covering a passenger compartment (10) and an open position uncovering at least some areas of the passenger compartment (10), and with an interior ceiling (15) facing the passenger compartment (10), which has at least one zone (18) that is loosely guided relative to at least one roof segment (7). At least one wire-type shaping element (19) cooperates with the interior ceiling (15) in order to shape the interior ceiling (15).

Abstract: A stroller covering including a removable cover shade is provided. Embodiments of this invention are directed to a removable shade for a stroller hood or bassinet hood to shield a stroller occupant (i.e., an infant or child) from rain, snow, sunlight, noise, etc., while allowing his/her caregiver quick and easy access to the child. In these embodiments, the removable shade comprises a curtain configured to cover an opening formed by the stroller hood, and a flange extending from the curtain for engaging a surface of the stroller hood.

Abstract: A folding sliding roof for a convertible vehicle includes a top fabric, a guide rail, a sliding top bow, and a corner bow. The sliding top bow is connected to the top fabric and is displaceably mounted to the guide rail to move the top fabric between closed and opened positions. The corner bow is connected to the top fabric and is pivotably mounted on the guide rail about a pivot axis.

Abstract: A folding top apparatus for a vehicle includes a movable folding top and a support arm assembly. The folding top has front and rear roof parts and a corner bow. The support arm assembly includes a drive arm pivotably connected to the front roof part and pivotably connected to a main bearing, a coupling arm connected to the corner bow and pivotably connected to the drive arm, and a control arm pivotably connected to the main bearing and displaceably connected to the coupling arm whereby swivel motion of the corner bow is influenced by the coupling arm and the control arm.

Abstract: A folding top (3) for a convertible is disclosed, with at least two roof segments (7), which can be moved by means of a folding top linkage (11) between a closed position covering a passenger compartment (10) and an open position uncovering at least some areas of the passenger compartment (10), and with an interior ceiling (15) facing the passenger compartment (10), which has at least one zone (18) that is loosely guided relative to at least one roof segment (7). At least one wire-type shaping element (19) cooperates with the interior ceiling (15) in order to shape the interior ceiling (15).

Abstract: A frame assembly of a folding top for a vehicle includes a front roof bow, a front support having a rear control arm, and a middle support having a front control arm. The rear end of the front support and the front end of the middle support face one another. The front roof bow and the front end of the front support are connected together through a first bolt connection. The rear end of the front support and the rear control arm are connected together through a second bolt connection. The front control arm and the front end of the middle support are connected together through a third bolt connection. The rear control arm and the front control arm are connected together at a joint such that the front support and the middle support are connected together.

Abstract: A roof bow for a vehicle, comprising a vertical face, a curved top flange extending in a first direction, and a straight bottom flange extending in the first direction. Preferably, the roof bow is monolithic with a plurality of apertures in the vertical face that provide clearance for ductwork, wiring, etc. Additionally, the roof bow may comprise horizontally and vertically-extending indented embossments, and rolled embossments about the apertures. Side flanges may additionally extend in the first direction and attach to side walls of the vehicle via an angled connector.

Abstract: A retractable awning for attachment to a golf cart is provided. The awning is comprised of a framework having a plurality of U-shaped rib members and a fabric cover. The U-shaped rib members have ends terminating at a common pivot point to allow respective relative movement to move the awning between an extended deployed position and a retracted closed position over a rear compartment of the golf cart. Each successively adjacent rib member is dimensioned slightly less than its preceding rib member to allow nesting of all the rib members in a common plane so that the framework can lie substantially flat in its retracted position. Sleeve members for receiving the rib members are provided on the underneath side of the awning cover to allow the fabric to deploy and retract over the framework without binding. The framework is mounted to the cart through one of several disclosed arrangements including a transition plate extending between the forward rib member and a top mounting bracket in one arrangement.

Abstract: A retractable covering for attachment to a golf cart is provided. The covering is comprised of a framework having a plurality of pivotal and nestable U-shaped rib members and a fabric cover that enables the awning to move between an extended deployed position and a retracted closed position over a rear compartment of the golf cart. The framework is mounted to the cart through one of several disclosed arrangements including a transition plate extending between the forward rib member and a top mounting bracket in one arrangement. The covering comprises a gathering flap that is adapted to surround a portion of the cover as the cover portion is retracted from use. The gathering flap has an indicia area exposed to view from behind the golf cart. The indicia area has indicia thereon that is visible from the rear of the golf cart.

Abstract: A retractable awning for attachment to a golf cart is provided. The awning is comprised of a framework having a plurality of U-shaped rib members and a fabric cover. The U-shaped rib members have ends terminating at a common pivot point to allow respective relative movement to move the awning between an extended deployed position and a retracted closed position over a rear compartment of the golf cart. Each successively adjacent rib member is dimensioned slightly less than its preceding rib member to allow nesting of all the rib members in a common plane so that the framework can lie substantially flat in its retracted position. Sleeve members for receiving the rib members are provided on the underneath side of the awning cover to allow the fabric to deploy and retract over the framework without binding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle and a folding top. The folding top (5) comprises a top cover (6) of flexible material fitted to extend at least over the luggage compartment (2) when the top is in its closed position, limiting the luggage compartment in the vertical direction, a U-shaped rear bow (7), to which the rear edge of the top cover is attached and which comprises a substantially horizontal transverse arm (8) and two substantially forward directed arms (9) at the ends of the transverse arm, the front ends (10) of said two arms (9) being connected to joints allowing a turning motion relative to the body, and which rear bow can be turned between a lowered closed position, in which the rear bow leans against the body and tailgate in close contact with them, and a raised open position. The top comprises a power means (11) for raising and lowering the rear bow (7), and an operating switch (12) disposed in the immediate vicinity of the tailgate (4) for activating the power means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stroller, in particularly a tandem seat stroller, and a unique canopy mechanism and a unique reclining mechanism for use in the stroller according to the present invention. The stroller includes a main frame having a first seat support for supporting a first seat and a first reclinable backrest frame for supporting a first backrest. A first reclining mechanism is connected to the backrest frame and the main frame for selectively pivotally moving the backrest relative to the main frame, which includes at least one pivot mechanism. A first canopy mechanism is also connected to the main frame which includes a first tensioning mechanism, a first canopy frame connected to one end of a canopy and a second canopy frame connected to the other end of the canopy.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a hood of a toy stroller includes a middle element engaged to a side tube of the toy stroller, a first side element and a second side element engaged to a first side and a second side of the middle element which has a tubular portion extending laterally from both sides thereof, each tubular portion having a toothed portion defined in an outer periphery thereof, the first side element and the second side element each having a skirt portion extending laterally from a side facing the corresponding toothed portion of the middle element and having a plurality of protrusions extending radially from an inner periphery of the skirt portion for engagement with the corresponding toothed portion, a first support and a second support for supporting the hood, each having two distal ends engaged to the respective first side element and the second side element such that the hood can be extended by rotating the first support and/or the second support by moving the protrusions across the toothed portio

Abstract: An attachment system for pickup bed covers as well as a tonneau cover construction and a collapsible canopy for pickup beds are disclosed. The attachment system includes attachment rails which are affixed to a top of the sidewalls of the pickup bed. The attachment rails have a depending lip which defines a narrow bight that extends along one edge of the rail. A narrow thin resilient fastener strip sewn along an edge of the pickup bed covers is folded inwardly and inserted in the bight to secure the covers to the rail. The front edge of each cover is attached to the pickup bed with a hook and loop fastener, and the rear edge is attached to the tailgate with a rubberized magnetic strip. The tonneau cover incorporates the attachment system. The collapsible canopy is supported by a foldable framework that includes first and second X-shaped frames having two U-shaped ribs pivotably connected by a scissor-type joint.

Abstract: A collapsible insect netting, to be used in combination with a baby stroller, the netting being sized and configured to be securely fitted about the stroller, thereby protecting the child within. The collapsible netting assembly includes a collapsible arched enclosure having a top and side panels formed of an open weave fabric, a surrounding skirt adapted to be fitted about the stroller and secure the assembly thereto, a collapsible frame to define the arched enclosure, and a sealable opening to allow quick and easy access to the child within the netting.

Abstract: A retractable roof is provided for mounting on a two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle. The roof comprises a flexible waterproof canopy which is removably supported by a tubular metal frame movably secured to the vehicle. The frame includes a stationary base portion and an overhead portion including a front bow, central bow, and rear bow, all of which can be pivoted from an upright position over the seat of the vehicle to a lowered position parallel to the base portion and behind the seat. The central bow includes telescoping elements which allow it to be shortened when in the lowered position.

Abstract: A visor control includes a pair of parallel spaced arms, each pivotally coupled at one end to a mounting structure secured to a vehicle headliner and having opposite ends pivotally secured to a sun shield such that the shield can be translated by rotation of the parallel arms between a raised stored position and a lowered use position. A spring extends between the mounting structure and one of the movable elements to impart a force to the shield, tending to return the shield to a stored position. Releasable latching means hold the shield in a lowered position and can be operator actuated or automatically actuated with vehicle door opening to allow the spring to return the shield to the stored position permitting ease of exit from the vehicle.

Abstract: A baby carraige hood has a support member for mounting the hood on a baby carriage body, and the support member is provided with a shaft member which extends therethrough. The hood also has at least two ribs whose ends are bunched up the shaft member in the manner of the pivot of a fan. A bracket is assembled to the support member so that it is movable axially and turnable circumferentially related to the shaft member. The bracket has one of the ribs fixed thereto and is constantly pressed against the support member by a spring member. The respective opposed surfaces of the bracket and support member are formed at their contacting region with uneven-surfaced portions adapted for removable engagement with each other. The ribs can be unfolded and folded in the manner of a fan, and the unfolded angle thereof can be adjusted to any desired angle. Further, the ribs are turnable relative to the shaft member, so that the hood can be set at any desired rotative angular position.

Abstract: A roof structure for an automotive vehicle with a reinforcement for a roof panel is especially applicable for the vehicle having a sun-roof. Longitudinal reinforcement for the roof panel is provided by one or more pressed reinforcement ribs formed in the roof panel and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Each reinforcement rib has a front end located near the rear lateral edge of the sun-roof. A stiffener extends perpendicular to the axis of the reinforcement ribs and lies across the front ends of the reinforcement ribs for reinforcing the front ends at which bending stresses tend to concentrate.

Abstract: A convertible top for a passenger motor vehicle, with the convertible top including a top covering, longitudinally extending side members, and a main bow. The main bow is coupled to the body portion of the motor vehicle and is connected by an articulated lever system to the longitudinally extending side members, with the top covering, in an area behind the main bow resting on at least one reinforcement bow. To reduce the number of components and prevent the generation of wind noises, the reinforcement bow is spaced from but attached to the main bow and a rigid form-unit is interposed between the main bow and reinforcement bow, with the top covering resting on the rigid-form unit.

Abstract: A combined hardtop-soft top conversion structure and method for notchback coupes generally comprising (a) the removal of rear side glass and rear window, removal of the vehicle roof just near of the "A" pillar and rear of the inner header structure, with the removal being complete from the top of the "B" pillars to the bottom of the "C" pillars, (b) the attachment of a roll bar to the upper ends of the "B" pillars and gusset reinforcements to the rear of the "B" pillars, (c) capping the roll bar, "B" pillar and gusset reinforcements with a molded plastic bow (sometimes referred to as a `targa` bow), (d) attachment of a folding convertible top to the rear of the `targa` bow, (e) attachment of a front roof support or header to the remaining front roof portion and inner header structure, and (f) insertion of a removable hard roof or hatch supported between the front roof support and the front of the `targa` bow.